Beth Kerns
Beth Kerns (Democratic Party) is a member of the Charleston City Council in West Virginia, representing Ward 7. Kerns assumed office on January 3, 2023. Kerns' current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Kerns (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Charleston City Council to represent Ward 7 in West Virginia. Kerns declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Charleston, West Virginia (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 7
Incumbent Beth Kerns (D) and Dawn Ashworth (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 7 on May 12, 2026.
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2022
See also: City elections in Charleston, West Virginia (2022)
General election
General election for Charleston City Council Ward 7
Beth Kerns won election in the general election for Charleston City Council Ward 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Kerns (D) | 100.0 | 379 | |
| Total votes: 379 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 7
Beth Kerns defeated Jeffery Charles Mace in the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 7 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Kerns | 72.0 | 118 | |
| Jeffery Charles Mace | 28.0 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 164 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Charleston City Council Ward 7 |
Officeholder Charleston City Council Ward 7 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Adam Henry Knauff (R) |
Charleston City Council Ward 7 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
